La Ree Fragrances
Monkey Metal
Best Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special Dupe
78% MatchInspired by $325 originalSave ~$300 (92%)
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
You Save92% ($300)
The Scoop
Monkey Metal successfully captures the smoky, leather-forward character of the original, with a comparable balance of citrus brightness and woody depth. The clone performs reasonably well in the opening and heart, though the base tends to be slightly softer and less complex, with the oud and tobacco reading as more muted than in Xerjoff's version.
Key Differences
La Ree's version has slightly reduced longevity (6-7 hours vs 8+ hours) and a less pronounced sillage. The leather note feels somewhat smoother in the clone, lacking some of the original's gritty, metallic character in the heart.